Connect Macquarie Park Innovation District is thrilled to announce that Stockland has introduced its first food and beverage retailer, The Naked Duck, to MPark, the mixed-use commercial precinct in the heart of Macquarie Park.

Reminder that the Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024.

Voting is compulsory for people enrolled in the City of Ryde Local Government Area

CSIRO is excited to announce the launch of its 'Innovate to Grow' food innovation program, starting on September 12, 2024. Over the past four years, this program has empowered more than 600 Small to Medium Enterprises (SME), providing them with the essential knowledge and tools to advance their research and development (R&D) initiatives. 

It’s time to roll up your sleeves, give blood and save lives. The Lifeblood van is coming back to Macquarie Park next week.

Got some spare time on Thursday 29th of August? Macquarie University is starting their day with their ‘Wear it Purple’ annual event and finishing the day with the Twilight Markets.

Yesterday marked a key milestone for Sydney's transport network with the launch of the new Sydney Metro extension. This upgrade stretches from the city’s northwest through Macquarie Park and Sydney Harbour to Sydenham, significantly enhancing connectivity and setting the stage for improved travel across the city. 

The park will connect seamlessly to Macquarie Square and is being developed by John Holland. Future phases will include high-quality public amenities such as an amenities building, an amphitheatre, walkways, gardens, park furniture, and flexible open spaces.

The Australian Genome Foundry (AGF) unveiled its cutting-edge expanded facility, at a recent opening ceremony at the Macquarie University Art Gallery AGF’s operations will be supported over the next four years by an $11.5 million grant from the Federal Government’s NCRIS and Bioplatforms Australia. 

As the Paris 2024 Olympics come to an end and the Paralympic buzz begins, lets take a look at what’s been happening in Macquarie Park and what’s to come. 

The NextSense Centre for Innovation officially opened its doors in Macquarie Park innovation district with a key event on 6th August, marking a significant milestone in advancing accessibility for individuals with hearing and vision loss. 

Located in the heart of Macquarie Park, The Woolcock Clinic is a world-leading medical centre specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders. Their dedicated clinicians, are at the forefront of international sleep and respiratory research, ensuring patients get access to the very latest in medical care.

Are you healthcare professional looking to find out more about sleep medicine and what’s new in sleep research? The Woolcock institute is running an event on the 14th of August at their Macquarie Park campus.

The competition culminated in the recognition of Natalie Abraham, a talented 22-year-old Wadi Wadi and Walanga Muru artist from the South Coast of NSW. Natalie's winning piece, titled ‘Flames of the Dreamtime: Burning for Generations,’ reflects her deep connection to her heritage and her ongoing journey of healing through art. 

A Macquarie Park innovator is building two biomedical startups focused on prostate cancer detection through Minomic and GlyTherix focused on therapeutics through radiotherapy. 

Last week, WiSE announced their exciting launch of their new Early Pregnancy Assessment Service which is designed to provide caring and comprehensive support to women during the early stages of pregnancy. 

The NSW Government has just announced that the eagerly anticipated extension of the Metro line from Sydenham will open on 4th August promising faster and more efficient access to this hub of innovation and enterprise. 

The NSW Government has unveiled plans for the initial three accelerated Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Precincts, featuring a significant rezoning initiative for Macquarie Park that follow on from the Stage 1 rezoning. 

Today marks the commencement of NAIDOC Week, a significant occasion celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture across Australia.

Are you looking to expand your innovation skills? The Macquarie University Incubator, located in Australia’s original innovation district, are hosting a variety of useful seminars and events for up and coming innovators.

Meet a Macquarie Park entrepreneur looking to bring clean technology innovation in copper production to help accelerate the clean energy transition, Dave Sammut from Loop Hydrometallurgy.